Who I Am

Greg Frucci Life is a Pilgrimage to Self. So explore, dream and be Fearless about it. Photography Home About Sailing Architecture Literary works Shop Blog Contact DSC_4922-4JPEG - Instagram optimized 1.jpg WHO I AM WHO AM I? Salto do Cabrito Waterfall in the Azores of Portugal. Photo by Greg Frucci, 2023 The short answer is simple: I am just like you and come from exactly the same place. Love. What is that to me? God...or whatever you wish to call It...it's not my purview to judge any other human for what label they wish to name that which has no human given name. My human name just happens to be Greg and I no longer identify myself by the titles I have now or have had in the past. I spent seventeen days alone in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane season on a thirty-foot sailboat and sailed into a developing tropical system as a "novice" sailor on a boat not designed to do that. "So what?" you ask, perhaps. Simply put, I include that fact in this description of who I Am, because that single event changed everything about who I thought I was into a Knowing of who and what I Am. Given the massive trans-formative events of the sailing adventure, I now live life in ways I only dreamed of before taking to the sea alone. I've been told that my "healing modality" is Storytelling. As a simple dude, just sitting around a campfire or a living room, I recant true personal stories of experiences (some intense) that all contain lessons embedded in them. Professionally as an Author and a Speaker, I serve the world by telling stories through word and voice of challenging Adventures in a way of applying the obstacles I faced to you. In a funny way, that ability also assists me in assisting others in the creation of Architecture. Life is indeed wild and I love the path I am on. Recently in 2023 to the present moment in 2024, as I write this, I have found that I have a way of telling stories through my photography. Below is an automated scrolling gallery of photographs that I have captured on my Canon R5 while traveling on photography journies including the Azores of Portugal, Thailand, and Cambodia. More photography journies are planned and in process. A Lake in Corvo Volcano Caldera, Corvo Island, Azores by Greg Frucci European Robin on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda Sunset, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Forest Trees Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Nordeste Province Forest, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Ponta Delgada Harbor Sunset, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Mystical Rocks, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Inlet to the Sea, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Nordeste Sunrise, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Three-Quarter Moon, Azores by Greg Frucci Lajedo Golden Hour, Flores Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Mystical lighthouse, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Pico Volcano, Pico Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Ponta Delgada Harbor Nightscape, Azores by Greg Frucci Porto do Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Priolo in a Tree in Nordeste, Azores by Greg Frucci Pico Volcano and a Windmill, Lages do Pico, Azores by Greg Frucci Cascata Salto do Prego, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Waterfall Rocha dos Bordoes, Flores Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Herons Preening by Greg Frucci Full Moon Abstract, Jacksonville, Florida by Greg Frucci Full Moon Photobomb, Jacksonville Pier, Jacksonville, FL by Greg Frucci Heron Reflection in Flight by Greg Frucci Jennes Beach Sunrise in New Hampshire by Greg Frucci Full Moon Rising on Powell Cay, Bahamas by Greg Frucci River Otter being curious of me by Greg Frucci River Otter Shaking It Off by Greg Frucci Snow Bunting in Odiorne New Hampshire by Greg Frucci Squamscott River Colors in Exeter, New Hampshire by Greg Frucci Sunset Waves in a Dream by Greg Frucci Seagull Soaking in the Last Rays of the Sun by Greg Frucci Jennes Beach Sunrise Alone by Greg Frucci Squirrel at Sunset by Greg Frucci SR-71 Blackbird Engine and Space Shuttle Discovery by Greg Frucci SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane by Greg Frucci Engines of the Space Shuttle Discovery by Greg Frucci Arlington National Cemetery by Greg Frucci An Ibis family in a Tree by Greg Frucci Hooded Mergansers gazing into each other's eyes by Greg Frucci A Yawning Priolo by Greg Frucci Alagoa 3 Islands Sunrise on Flores Island Azores by Greg Frucci Castelo Branco Sunset on Sao Miguel Island Azores by Greg Frucci Sunset Salto do Cavalo on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg Frucci Sunset over a Windmill and Mt. Pico.jpg Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitorias by Greg Frucci A small Chapel on Lagoa das Furnas by Greg Frucci Cascata do Poco do Bacalhau Waterfall by Greg Frucci Parque Endemico do Pelado Sunrise by Greg Frucci Ribeira do Ferreiro waterfalls by Greg Frucci Waterfall da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes by Greg Frucci Cascata da Ribeira Grande by Greg Frucci Pico Volcano of Pico Island in the Azores by Greg Frucci Portas da Cidade by Greg Frucci Pico Volcano at Sunset by Greg Frucci Prasat Preah Temple Walls by Greg Frucci Asian Openbill Stork by Greg Frucci Koh Chang Thailand Sunset by Greg Frucci Koh Chang Monkey by Greg Frucci The French Troupe at Angkor Wat Temple by Greg Frucci Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia by Greg Frucci Infinite Corridor at Angkor Wat by Greg Frucci Prasat Preah Temple Interior Passage by Greg Frucci Nature Takes Over by Greg Frucci Red Sky Sunset on Koh Chang, Thailand by Greg Frucci Black-crested Bulbul of Thailand by Greg Frucci Evening on Bang Bao Pier by Greg Frucci Ta Prohm Temple Tree in Cambodia by Greg Frucci Angkor Wat Temple Framed by Greg Frucci Light Window by Greg Frucci Sunrise Towers by Greg Frucci Aspara Bas-Relief of Prasat Preah Khan Temple by Greg Frucci The Door by Greg Frucci Buddha Starburst by Greg Frucci Long Aspara Path by Greg Frucci Stupa within Prasat Preah Khan by Greg Frucci An F-18 Growler from the VAQ-144 Main Battery Squadron by Greg Frucci Francisco Neri landing on the Beach by Greg Frucci A White-tailed Tropicbird at Powell Cay, Bahamas by Greg Frucci Spotted Dolphin Splash by Greg Frucci Azores Chaffinch by Greg Frucci Harbor Entrance Marker by Greg Frucci Corvo Caldera, Corvo Island, Azores by Greg FrucciSalto do Cabrito Waterfall in the Azores by Greg FrucciGreen Turtle by Greg FrucciA White-tailed Tropicbird by Greg FrucciAngkor Wat Temple Main Tower by Greg FrucciAn Atlantic Spotted Dolphin by Greg FrucciSalto do Prego Waterfall, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciCloseup of Salto do Prego Waterfall, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciCabrito Waterfall Closeup on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciMosteiros Twin Rocks Sunset on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciMosteiros Sunset on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciSunset Farol do Centrao, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciArctic Tern in the Azores by Greg FrucciArctic Tern Landing in the Azores by Greg FrucciAZORES CHAFFINCH by Greg FrucciAZORES CHAFFINCH in a tree by Greg FrucciAzores Chaffinch Taking Flight by Greg FrucciAlameda Bridge in the Azores by Greg FrucciCascata do Poco do Bacalhau by Greg FrucciSouth America Dreaming by Greg FrucciAzores Morning Glories by Greg FrucciCorvo Caldera Trail, Corvo Island, Azores by Greg FrucciA Lake in Corvo Volcano Caldera, Corvo Island, Azores by Greg FrucciEuropean Robin on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciFarolim dos Fenais da Ajuda Sunset, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciForest Trees Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciNordeste Province Forest, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciPonta Delgada Harbor Sunset, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciMystical Rocks, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciInlet to the Sea, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciNordeste Sunrise, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciThree-Quarter Moon, Azores by Greg FrucciLajedo Golden Hour, Flores Island, Azores by Greg FrucciMystical lighthouse, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciPico Volcano, Pico Island, Azores by Greg FrucciPonta Delgada Harbor Nightscape, Azores by Greg FrucciPorto do Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciPriolo in a Tree in Nordeste, Azores by Greg FrucciPico Volcano and a Windmill, Lages do Pico, Azores by Greg FrucciCascata Salto do Prego, Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciWaterfall Rocha dos Bordoes, Flores Island, Azores by Greg FrucciHerons Preening by Greg FrucciFull Moon Abstract, Jacksonville, Florida by Greg FrucciFull Moon Photobomb, Jacksonville Pier, Jacksonville, FL by Greg FrucciHeron Reflection in Flight by Greg FrucciJennes Beach Sunrise in New Hampshire by Greg FrucciFull Moon Rising on Powell Cay, Bahamas by Greg FrucciRiver Otter being curious of me by Greg FrucciRiver Otter Shaking It Off by Greg FrucciSnow Bunting in Odiorne New Hampshire by Greg FrucciSquamscott River Colors in Exeter, New Hampshire by Greg FrucciSunset Waves in a Dream by Greg FrucciSeagull Soaking in the Last Rays of the Sun by Greg FrucciJennes Beach Sunrise Alone by Greg FrucciSquirrel at Sunset by Greg FrucciSR-71 Blackbird Engine and Space Shuttle Discovery by Greg FrucciSR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane by Greg FrucciEngines of the Space Shuttle Discovery by Greg FrucciArlington National Cemetery by Greg FrucciAn Ibis family in a Tree by Greg FrucciHooded Mergansers gazing into each other's eyes by Greg FrucciA Yawning Priolo by Greg FrucciAlagoa 3 Islands Sunrise on Flores Island Azores by Greg FrucciCastelo Branco Sunset on Sao Miguel Island Azores by Greg FrucciSunset Salto do Cavalo on Sao Miguel Island, Azores by Greg FrucciSunset over a Windmill and Mt. Pico.jpgCapela de Nossa Senhora das Vitorias by Greg FrucciA small Chapel on Lagoa das Furnas by Greg FrucciCascata do Poco do Bacalhau Waterfall by Greg FrucciParque Endemico do Pelado Sunrise by Greg FrucciRibeira do Ferreiro waterfalls by Greg FrucciWaterfall da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes by Greg FrucciCascata da Ribeira Grande by Greg FrucciPico Volcano of Pico Island in the Azores by Greg FrucciPortas da Cidade by Greg FrucciPico Volcano at Sunset by Greg FrucciPrasat Preah Temple Walls by Greg FrucciAsian Openbill Stork by Greg FrucciKoh Chang Thailand Sunset by Greg FrucciKoh Chang Monkey by Greg FrucciThe French Troupe at Angkor Wat Temple by Greg FrucciAngkor Wat Temple in Cambodia by Greg FrucciInfinite Corridor at Angkor Wat by Greg FrucciPrasat Preah Temple Interior Passage by Greg FrucciNature Takes Over by Greg FrucciRed Sky Sunset on Koh Chang, Thailand by Greg FrucciBlack-crested Bulbul of Thailand by Greg FrucciEvening on Bang Bao Pier by Greg FrucciTa Prohm Temple Tree in Cambodia by Greg FrucciAngkor Wat Temple Framed by Greg FrucciLight Window by Greg FrucciSunrise Towers by Greg FrucciAspara Bas-Relief of Prasat Preah Khan Temple by Greg FrucciThe Door by Greg FrucciBuddha Starburst by Greg FrucciLong Aspara Path by Greg FrucciStupa within Prasat Preah Khan by Greg FrucciAn F-18 Growler from the VAQ-144 Main Battery Squadron by Greg FrucciFrancisco Neri landing on the Beach by Greg FrucciA White-tailed Tropicbird at Powell Cay, Bahamas by Greg FrucciSpotted Dolphin Splash by Greg FrucciAzores Chaffinch by Greg FrucciHarbor Entrance Marker by Greg Frucci Spotted_Dolphin_Longtail_IMG_9095JPEG - 2048px for web use.jpg Photography Portfolio Greg Frucci uses a Canon R5 camera body with different Canon lenses. All photography on this page is copyrighted by Greg Frucci. All photography on this page is the original work of Greg Frucci. Some images are available for purchase. Click SHOP in the menu bar. Image of Greg Frucci Photo of Greg Frucci by Patricia Roseman, 2024 Prasat Preah Khan Temple near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo by Greg Frucci, 2024. If I state, "I am a white guy," I would be in separation by drawing a line between me and all females regardless of race or other peoples notions of what it means to look like me on the surface of my skin. "But Greg, that is who you are." To some perhaps, as they see me in a picture or walking down the street. If that is as far as they can go, then they are stuck in their ego...the small, finite self. That is simply the surface of my human body. That is not who I am. Who I Am, is a child of God, just like you and everyone else on this planet despite what any religion, government or any human-created system of control wants you and I to believe. So, I separate myself from that separation, which becomes a path to Freedom. Choice is our Divine Right as humans and I stand in my dominion over any human who would try and force me to believe otherwise. The only thing I separate myself from... is separation itself... Period. The few lines above this is merely a simple illustration of a Fear-based creation...separation. Once you fuel separation, you fuel Fear. Fear feeds upon itself and creates more Fear. If you think you are stuck in Life, then you are in Fear about something. You do not have to be stuck, nor do you have to be in Fear. I Am Eternal and so are You. I Am Light with human-created shadows and so are You. We are the same. We are connected. We are capable of anything we wish and full of infinite possibilities. In short, I Am Love. After getting stable in freefall on the 2nd jump of the day, another skydiver, Carlye, started flying over to me with a fist out and I got it on video. This was cool since we exit at 5,000 feet, which only gives a few seconds of freefall before we open. When an opportunity arises, take it. Fist bump while falling towards the earth at around 120 mph...sure...why not? LOL. WHAT DO I DO? Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia Framed by another temple. Photo by Greg Frucci, 2024. I serve my fellow humans regardless of race, religion, political beliefs or connection to any human created systems of control through my Architectural Design abilities, my speaking, my ability to feel who you are at your core and assist in guiding you to where in life you wish to go. I do not make decisions for others, I assist in guiding others to make decisions for themselves through my way of being. Telling stories on stage, video and audio. I love the creative process, so I constantly make stuff...paint, draw, write, edit my high definition video footage from my sailing adventure and little stuff like sanding down driftwood I find on the beach. I love creation. By that I mean, the act of creation...I am an artist and have been my entire life. It is one of the things I was "made for." When some see the word, "artist", thoughts can go to painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. Yet for me, if you create anything...you are an artist. So, if you are in the process of actively creating say...your life as you wish to live it...you are an artist. If you are helping others in the creative process of healing...you are an artist. I could go on for pages, but I feel you get my drift. Never let anyone judge you when they tell you that you are not something if you feel in your Soul, you are. I don't anymore. So, My art consists of the following (by the way, I choose to capitalize the 'M' in My because I am referring to Soul and not ego): NOV 6 2018 - 3D View - CD SOUTHWEST PERSPECTIVE_5_8.jpg ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO I do paint, draw, and design buildings. I worked for twenty years as an Architect after graduating with Honors from Carnegie Mellon University in 1984 with at Bachelor of Architecture Degree. A sampling of my work can be viewed by clicking the link above or HERE. I am a Huffington Post Blogger. You can read my posts on the Huffington Post by clicking HERE. I am a Published Author of two books with more on the way. Surf over to the pages about my books by clicking HERE. I am a Professional Speaker and member of the YPO/WPO Speaker Bureau. If you are a member of the YPO and would like me to speak at one of your events, please feel free to hit me up at greg@gregfrucci.com and I will contact them. Or, you can email the YPO to set it up: education@ypowpo.org. I've even done some Professional Acting. My Agent is Anne Greene of Talent One. You can contact her by sending an email to: TLNTONE@AOL.COM Some of my acting work can be seen by going to my Vimeo page by clicking HERE. As of 2023, Photography has become another deep passion. Much of my time these days is spent with a camera in my hand while traveling beyond my current home. I recently had the honor of hearing Greg speak at a YPO/WPO Regional University. Greg’s harrowing and near-death experience at sea opened a door that transformed his life forever. Greg presents this transformative experience in an authentic and down-to-earth manner that permits the audience to plug into the raw emotion of the situation Greg faced in a manner that is uniquely impactful. Greg brings more value-add to his engagements than just the time he spends on the stage presenting. As a result of Greg’s transformative experience he has become deeply involved in spirituality and meditation. Greg led several meditation sessions for the group during the University and provided a wealth of insights into this topic throughout the 4 day University. I highly recommend Greg as a passionate and engaging resource for any YPO/WPO or similar education or speaking event. — Mark Gordon, President at Odyssey Marine Exploration and member of the YPO/WPO via a LinkedIn recommendation Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. — Rumi WHAT DO I WANT? It is simple...I want to create change in a peaceful way. I want to help my fellow humans, regardless of gender, race, religion, culture, politics or whatever, to uncover their passions with their destinations being what their purposes are in this life we all share. I want to live in Peace and to not be controlled by others. I want Love and I have it. WHAT IS MY PURPOSE? To be a Lighthouse for others to see a way Home. To radiate Peace. To help others find their True Self...you actually already know where It is...It may be simply covered up by shadows. Shine your Light upon the darkness and the darkness will vanish...for Light will always eliminate darkness. To Love unconditionally...everything. My Purpose is to Awaken to my True Self (which is a process)…Be that way while inspiring others to do the same. All while not speaking…just being. WHAT AM I GRATEFUL FOR? I am in Gratitude for Life. I am in Gratitude for the Light between the cells of this body. I am in Gratitude for all of the experiences of My life thus far, for they have created lessons. "the Bermuda Longtail" drawing by greg frucci. copyright 2011. "the Bermuda Longtail" drawing by greg frucci. copyright 2011. There is an endless net of threads throughout the Universe... The horizontal threads are in space... The vertical threads are in time... At every crossing of the threads... There is an individual... And every individual is a crystal bead... And every crystal bead reflects not only the Light from every other crystal in the net... But also every other reflection throughout the entire Universe. — Reg Veda Photo by Patricia Roseman Photo by Patricia Roseman Play 00:05 00:17 Unmute Settings Enter fullscreen 00:00 The Longtails [White-tailed Tropicbirds] of Powell Cay, Bahamas. Video by Greg Frucci, April 2023 Copyright Greg Frucci, 2024 Powered by Squarespace Cookie Preferences POWERED BY SQUARESPACE